TRADES UNIONS AND POLITICS.
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AN IMPORTANT DECISION. COMMENTS OF NEWSPAPERS. United Press Association. Copyright (Received July 22, 9.45 p.m.) LONDON, Julv 22. In a test case brought by tlio secretary of- tho Wnltlmmston branch of the; Amalgamated Society of Railway mini ngaiivtt that society, Mr. Justice Neville belli that trade union funds could. bo/employed' to influence legislation'by securing representation in the House of •Commons, unions lias as much .right to support Socialists as unionists had to support Liberals. ' The “Daily • Mail” says that Justice' Neville’s decision is of first importance; pince a trade unionist can be compelled to assist socialism by .his involuntary contributions: The “Daily News” 1 says'tho decision shows sound sense, and is also a vindication of liberty. Tho “Chronicle” remarks that the trades 'unions have now a free hand to be' ns political ns they choose. They may subsidise, socialism if they like’. ->-'t.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2250, 23 July 1908, Page 3
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149TRADES UNIONS AND POLITICS. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2250, 23 July 1908, Page 3
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